Profile
Quantity Surveyor with a strong consulting background in cost planning, tender documentation, and contract administration, now transitioning into a contractor-based environment. Brings a structured, commercially focused approach to cost control, valuations, and variations, with a proven ability to support efficient project delivery and sound commercial decision-making on building projects.
Education
Degree: Quantity Surveying
Durban’s University of Technology. 2 years Part Time 2015 - 2016Diploma: Building
Durban's University of Technology 2010 - 2012Skills
- MS Office
- WinQS
- Bluebeam
- DWG-Autodesk
- JBCC Suite
- GCC Contract
- Contract Admin
- HTML/CSS
Experience
AKHA IZWE QUANTITY SURVEYORS
July 2013 to Current | Candidate QS Key responsibilities:
Managed project costs by preparing accurate estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies, ensuring financial viability. Optimized procurement by developing tender documents and evaluating bids for cost-effective contractor selection.
Administered contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
Controlled costs through value engineering and expenditure monitoring, reducing budget overruns. Certified payments and variations, maintaining financial transparency.
Minimized risks and facilitated dispute resolution. Provided strategic financial insights through reports and forecasts, supporting informed decision-making. Ensured regulatory compliance, aligning cost management with industry standards and legal requirements.
LIVEWIRE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Aug 2011 to Jan 2012 & Dec 2012 to Jul 2013 | Estimator Key responsibilities:Preparing Estimates and quotations for prospective work including site inspections, pricing BOQ, monthly valuations and final accounts, ordering of material.
Certificates
South African Council for the QS Profession
Association of South African Quantity Surveyors
Registered with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession as well as the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors
Current Projects
| Project | Brettenwood Life |
|---|---|
| Project Type | 3 Blocks Residential development |
| Project Value | R 234 Million |
| Responsibilities | Inception to Close out |
| Project | Tongaat Square Mall |
|---|---|
| Project Type | Regional Shopping Center |
| Project Value | R 96 Million |
| Responsibilities | Inception to Close out |